Posted 3 months ago
Elections Committee
@ Ontario Tech Student Union
Oshawa, Ontario
Overview
Ontario Tech Student Union is recruiting three at-large student representatives for its Elections Committee, a volunteer role overseeing the fairness and accuracy of student elections. Members hear appeals of Chief Returning Officer decisions, can overrule them, meet regularly, and advise on bylaw changes. Applicants must be full-time Ontario Tech students in good academic standing.
Responsibilities:
- Hear appeals of Chief Returning Officer decisions
- Vote to overrule CRO decisions or interpretations
- Meet regularly on election status
- Review bylaws and elections policy
- Recommend bylaw amendments
Requirements summary:
- Full-time student enrolled in 3 or more courses
- Cumulative GPA above 2.0
- Previous committee experience is an asset
- Election or government experience is an asset
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
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Ontario Tech Student Union
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The Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) is an organization on campus dedicated to enhancing the student experience.
Full company description
The OTSU is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the student experience at Ontario Tech university. We provide students with services and amenities that support physical and mental wellbeing, provide collaborative spaces to pursue passions and nourish development, and improve student life through advocacy and leadership.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,671
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 36
- Reported office locations
- Oshawa, Ontario, CA
- Business categories
- Advocacy
- eSports
- Legal
- Education
- Non Profit
- Health Insurance
- Mental Health
- Social Assistance
- Association
- Event Management
- Other recorded names
- Ontario Tech Student Union
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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The OTSU is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the student experience at Ontario Tech university. We provide students with services and amenities that support physical and mental wellbeing, provide collaborative spaces to pursue passions and nourish development, and improve student life through advocacy and leadership.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Oshawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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SUMMARY
The OTSU Elections Committee is a committee of the Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) and shall be a special committee of the Board. The Committee is dedicated to working with the OTSU Executive Team, Board of Directors, and full-time staff to support the oversight of the elections process to ensure transparency, accuracy, and fairness. We are hiring for three (3) positions, as the Elections Committee requires membership of 3 at-large student representatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Election Committee shall:
- Hear any appeal of a decision that a Chief Returning Officer (CRO) makes;
- Have voting rights to overrule a decision or interpretation made by the CRO;
- Meet regularly to discuss the status of the elections;
- Familiarize themselves with the Bylaws, Elections Policy and Procedure;
- Make recommendations to the CRO on all matters, including Bylaw amendments.
- Please refer to the Terms of Reference for additional duties and responsibilities of committee members.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a full-time student (enrolled in 3 or more courses) in good academic standing (with a cumulative GPA above 2.0) at Ontario Tech University.
- Previous experience serving on committees is considered an asset.
- Previous experience or knowledge of elections (student, government, etc.) and/or experience working with elected officials is considered an asset.
TIME COMMITMENT
- Regular meetings, which include engaging in discussions, as well as both scheduled and ad hoc meetings. This committee may or may not meet frequently outside of election season, but will need to set aside time for planning.
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
If you want to help shape the student experience at Ontario Tech, apply to join the Elections Committee today!
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